Drive or Fly: Miramar, FL to Jensen Beach, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for OPF–VRB. At 98 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 7m

Distance

98.7 mi

Total Cost

$57

CO2

40 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$22

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 6m

11m in the air

Air Distance

88 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

22 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar, FL → OPF 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 11m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

VRB → Jensen Beach, FL 45m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Miramar, FL OPF — Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport 6 mi, ~10m drive

Jensen Beach, FL VRB — Vero Beach Regional Airport 30 mi, ~45m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between OPF and VRB. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 50m

2h 5m on rail

Total Cost

$19

CO2

6 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar, FL → Hollywood Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 125m

Arrival 10m

Okeechobee Amtrak → Jensen Beach, FL 55m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $19) $19

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Hollywood Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To Okeechobee Amtrak 37 mi, ~55m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 17m

2h 25m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

FlixBus N2411

Door-to-Door Timeline

Miramar, FL → Miami Golden Glades (4MN) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 145m

Arrival 10m

Port St Lucie (Park & Ride) (PSL6) → Jensen Beach, FL 17m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 4MN — Miami Golden Glades 5 mi, ~10m drive

To PSL6 — Port St Lucie (Park & Ride) 11 mi, ~17m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 8 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	2h 7m	3h 6m	3h 50m	3h 17m
Total cost (1 person)	$57	$124	$19	$10
Carbon footprint	40 kg CO₂	22 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	5 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

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